Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast sets the tone for the rest of your day. However, many of us struggle to find the time to prepare breakfast in the morning. The good news is many delicious 5-minute breakfast recipes are simple to make and will keep you feeling full and focused.

This article will provide 5 quick and easy breakfast recipe ideas from CC's Kitchen that you can make in 5 minutes or less. These recipes are perfect for busy mornings when you need to get a healthy breakfast on the table fast. Keep reading for tasty and creative recipes for egg-based dishes, muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and more.

Baked Egg Frittata

Frittatas make an excellent quick and protein-packed breakfast. This baked egg frittata comes together in just 5 minutes and includes veggies, cheese, and herbs for great flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs
  • 1⁄4 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1⁄2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1⁄2 cup diced zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie pan. Top with cooked veggie mixture and cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the eggs are set.
  6. Remove from the oven, top with parsley, and cut into wedges to serve.

This veggie frittata is light and fluffy in the oven. The combination of bell pepper, zucchini, and onion gives it lots of flavor. It's a great make-ahead breakfast, too—prepare the night before and bake in the morning.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These chocolate chip banana muffins are naturally gluten-free and perfect for busy mornings. They take just 5 minutes to prepare before baking. Ripe bananas and Greek yogurt make them moist and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease wells.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, egg, oil, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until blended. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Enjoy!

These banana chocolate chip muffins stay moist for days thanks to the mashed banana. They are naturally sweetened and make a healthy on-the-go breakfast.

Ham & Cheese Egg Cups

These easy ham and cheese egg cups are protein-packed and delicious. They cook up in the muffin tin for perfect portions.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup diced ham
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 6-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
  3. Divide ham, cheese, and green onions between muffin cups. Pour in egg mixture.
  4. Bake for 15-17 minutes until eggs are set.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes. Pop-out of the tin and enjoy!

These egg cups are great for meal prepping. Make a batch on your day off and store them in the fridge to grab all week long. The ham and cheese add protein and flavor.

Good Morning Egg White Cups

These slimmed-down egg white cups are a great low-calorie, high-protein breakfast choice. Veggies amp up the nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 6 egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 6-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, milk, salt and pepper.
  3. Divide bell pepper and cheese between muffin cups. Pour in egg white mixture.
  4. Bake for 15-17 minutes until set. Top with green onions.
  5. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing from the tin. Enjoy!

Egg whites provide protein without all the fat and calories of whole eggs. Adding veggies and just a touch of cheese keeps these cups flavorful and light.

Egg & Veggie Scramble

This fast veggie egg scramble is a great way to get vegetables into your morning. It's ready in 5 minutes flat!

Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced zucchini
  • 1/4 cup diced tomato
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, tomato, and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Pour in egg mixture. Use a spatula to stir and scramble until eggs are cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Top with parsley. Enjoy immediately!

Quickly sautéing the veggies before adding the eggs infuses lots of flavor. Zucchini, tomato, and onion make this vitamin-packed scramble extra healthy.

Conclusion

Whipping up a nutritious breakfast in 5 minutes or less is easy with these simple yet tasty recipes. From veggie-loaded egg scrambles to grab-and-go muffins and frittatas, you have lots of options for quick and satisfying morning meals. The key is prepping ingredients ahead of time and keeping your pantry stocked with gluten-free flour, eggs, veggies, cheeses, and other staples. With some easy-to-follow recipes like these from CC's Kitchen, you can start your day off right even when you're rushed. So next time you hit the snooze button one too many times, don't skip breakfast - try one of these speedy morning recipe ideas instead! A good breakfast will provide you with energy and nutrition to power through your day.